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STEP 4 After the fourth turn, also tuck the running end under the first
loop so that both ends exit together.

After you are finished, use the running end as the end that will take

strain. This will allow the hitch to have its tenacious grip. Do this either
by leaving a large excess of running end or by extending it by making a
bend to another rope.

You can also tie the Icicle Hitch near the end of a pole, in a manner
similar to the Pile Hitch (See Chapter 10). To see this, first tie it near a
pole end with the method shown previously, then pull the bight over the
end as if you were untying the Pile Hitch, and you will see the setup for
this method. When checking to see if you have tied it correctly, keep in
mind that this hitch is basically an extended Pile Hitch.

PORTUGUESE BOWLINE

Before you start practicing this knot, review the steps for tying the
regular Bowline Loop (see Chapter 3). Once you learn the Bowline, this

knot is quick and easy to remember.